desert_max
Well-Known Member
Hey guys, I have an issue that came to light today on my first extended cruise up into the mountains. A group of us did it 330 mile loop with some heavy usage - significant elevation change (1500 to 7000ft!) and good curvy mountain roads. Bike (86) ran flawlessly, but is oozing brake fluid out the lid of my newly rebuilt front brake master cylinder, and blowing oil out of a cracked PVC hose in the valley. Those are minor little annoyances.
What is concerning me is a vibration that I had somewhat detected before, but really felt today. It’s not the typical handlebar vibration that folks complain about. This one is most prevalent under load headed up a steep grade. It’s a cyclical, rhythmic vibration (pulses like once a second) that I feel in my seat not the handlebars. Does that sound like driveshaft to anyone? I plan on tearing into it, but was hoping somebody might recognize the symptoms.
Thanks in advance for any musings.
What is concerning me is a vibration that I had somewhat detected before, but really felt today. It’s not the typical handlebar vibration that folks complain about. This one is most prevalent under load headed up a steep grade. It’s a cyclical, rhythmic vibration (pulses like once a second) that I feel in my seat not the handlebars. Does that sound like driveshaft to anyone? I plan on tearing into it, but was hoping somebody might recognize the symptoms.
Thanks in advance for any musings.